The Church of
the Good Thief

Food Bank

A collection of food for the Partners in Mission Food Bank is made on the First Sunday of each month, with bags being given out the Last Sunday of the preceding month. Any contribution is welcome. A monetary donation may be made through a marked envelope in the Offertory.

Receipts for Charitable Donations

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is the only parish committee which is mandated by Canon Law. Its duties are to assist the parish priest in the material administration of the parish and to review periodically the income and expenditures of the parish to determine that the budget is operative. It reports directly to the Pastor. An annual report is distributed to the Parishioners in February. Anyone interested in serving on this Committee should approach the Pastor.

Property Committee

Responsibility for the Church property and grounds rests with the Property Committee. However some activities which are involved with direct maintenance of the beautiful property belonging to the Parish are listed separately. Volunteers with many skills can make lighter work of the upkeep of the church and grounds…and it is a fun and restful place to be. The Parish could benefit from an hour, an afternoon or a day of your time. The present coordinators will be happy to suggest things that need to be done. In order to indicate things that need to be done, when necessary, future weekly bulletins will include a section on "Assistance required"

Maintenance

Maintenance of the church, rectory and Parish Centre directly and by purchase of services. Painting and stonework. Care of trees and shrubs.

Flowers

Assistance in the spring planting and in routine maintenance is needed!

Grass Cutting and Snow removal

Denis Dougherty

Parish Centre Availability

The Parish Centre can be made available to parishioners of Good Thief for receptions following funerals. Volunteers from the Parish will facilitate the use of the Hall for this purpose. The user is responsible for food, catering, clean up and locking of the Hall at the end of the event.

Weekly Bulletin

A Bulletin is available at weekly Mass from September to May. Material for the Bulletin should be forwarded to the editor by mid-day Wednesday and the makeup of the Bulletin is finalized by Thursday noon. The Sunday bulletin is usually on this website by Friday or Saturday.

Schedule of Liturgical Ministers

Based on expressions of interest and approval for particular Ministries as defined in discussions with Fr. Timmins, or by indicated interest on lists available at the back of the church, a schedule for participation in the Mass is be published in the Bulletin. You may indicate times when you will not be available. If you are unable to make a particular date, please make arrangements for a substitute. An updated listing of Ministers is available in the church. It is preferable that men replace men and women replace women.

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